Hawaii is a universal vote-by-mail state. Voters should receive their ballots in the mail by October 16th, and there will be numerous locations to return a completed ballot in person. If there are any issues with receiving or returning your VBM ballot, early voting begins on October 20th. Hawaiian voters should know where to go to vote in person as a back-up plan.
To avoid possible postal delays impacting your vote, we recommend mailing your completed ballot back by Tuesday, October 13th. Plan to drop it off by hand after that.
If you are concerned about your absentee ballot returning on time through the mail, visit our other page to learn how to drop your ballot off in person.
Register In Person: November 3, 2020
Register By Mail: Postmarked October 5, 2020
Register Online: October 5, 2020
Request In Person: N/A
Request By Mail: If you need to change where your ballot is mailed, submit address change at least October 27, 2020
Request Online: N/A
Voted ballots must be received by the Clerk's Office, through mail or hand-delivery by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.
We strongly recommend mailing your ballot much earlier (by October 13th) and, if that's not possible, dropping it off in person. Learn how below or on our other page.
Ballots will be automatically mailed to all registered voters in mid-October. Just make sure you're registered to vote!
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Completed ballots can be delivered to any Vote Service Center or Place of Deposit established in your county. Ballots must be received by 7pm on Election Day.
Unclear. The best option is to plan to return your ballot yourself.
Open October 20th through November 2nd, Monday-Saturday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Locations are determined by county election officials.
ID requested; photo not required
If ID is not presented, the voter recites date of birth and address for corroboration.
Hawaii Driver License
Hawaii State ID
Military ID
Passport
Current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government issued document showing name and address
If you have missed the voter registration deadline, you can still register to vote and a cast a ballot at the same time during early voting at early walk-in locations and on November 3, 2020 at your polling place.
Contact your Local Election officials if you have any questions.
7am - 6pm
If you are in line when polls close, you are legally entitled to vote. Don't leave!
ID requested; photo not required
If ID is not presented, the voter recites date of birth and address for corroboration.
Hawaii Driver License
Hawaii State ID
Military ID
Passport
Current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government issued document showing name and address